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Scottdale

Pennsylvania · 4,430 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Scottdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,111. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,430
−7%since 2000
from 4,772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,803 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+2%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scottdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,111
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,104
+51%since 2000
from $17,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,667)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,157)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other1.7%(73)
Diversity Score9.6%(427)
Diversity Score
10
+143%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

Scottdale, Pennsylvania has about 4,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scottdale, Pennsylvania earns about $51,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Scottdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scottdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 754 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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